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A researcher can gather information in a research by using his own experiences or through observations, but they should not be considered as a basis for the research itself.
A researcher can gather information in a research by using his own experiences or through observations, but they should not be considered as a basis for the research itself.
False
In research, it's important to consider ethical standards in conducting research.
In research, it's important to consider ethical standards in conducting research.
True
Qualitative research is similar to quantitative research because both of these methodologies are used to create new theories.
Qualitative research is similar to quantitative research because both of these methodologies are used to create new theories.
False
The use of open-ended questions in research leads to gather more data and to allow participants to express their experiences in a more detailed manner.
The use of open-ended questions in research leads to gather more data and to allow participants to express their experiences in a more detailed manner.
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Qualitative research uses a more flexible process, while quantitative research utilizes a more structured process.
Qualitative research uses a more flexible process, while quantitative research utilizes a more structured process.
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One example of plagiarism is failure to acknowledge the source or to indicate the borrow ideas by using quotation marks.
One example of plagiarism is failure to acknowledge the source or to indicate the borrow ideas by using quotation marks.
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Which of the following are considered unethical research practices? (select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered unethical research practices? (select all that apply)
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Which of the following are considered characteristics of qualitative research? (select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered characteristics of qualitative research? (select all that apply)
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Which one is not an example of unethical practice?
Which one is not an example of unethical practice?
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Which of the following research techniques is used in the Arts-Based Research? (select all that apply)
Which of the following research techniques is used in the Arts-Based Research? (select all that apply)
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What is considered to be a strong and testable hypothesis in Research? (What is its importance)?
What is considered to be a strong and testable hypothesis in Research? (What is its importance)?
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Which one of the following is NOT a good example of a study for the Humanities?
Which one of the following is NOT a good example of a study for the Humanities?
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How can a research be a strong and testable hypothesis?
How can a research be a strong and testable hypothesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a research method used in the Fisheries Research?
Which of the following is NOT a research method used in the Fisheries Research?
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Which area of research is NOT related to the field of Agriculture?
Which area of research is NOT related to the field of Agriculture?
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What does ‘giving credit’ mean in the context of academic integrity and ethics?
What does ‘giving credit’ mean in the context of academic integrity and ethics?
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Which one of the following research areas belongs to the field of Business Research?
Which one of the following research areas belongs to the field of Business Research?
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Providing a complete and accurate acknowledgement of all sources used for information and data in a research paper is an integral aspect of maintaining what?
Providing a complete and accurate acknowledgement of all sources used for information and data in a research paper is an integral aspect of maintaining what?
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When a research paper is submitted, it should not be submitted to another. This practice aims to demonstrate what quality of a researcher?
When a research paper is submitted, it should not be submitted to another. This practice aims to demonstrate what quality of a researcher?
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Study Notes
Practical Research 1 - Module 1: Nature of Inquiry and Research
- This module covers the nature and importance of research in daily life.
- Research is a scientific investigation of phenomena, involving gathering, presenting, analyzing, and interpreting factual information.
- Research seeks truth and valid information through a systematic and well-planned process, avoiding reliance on beliefs, guesses, or theories.
- Inquiry is a fundamental aspect of research, which is a systematic and objective process of creating knowledge about a phenomenon.
- Inquiry and research differ in that inquiry is a quest for truth, information, or knowledge, while research systematically produces knowledge using a structured methodology.
- Research is crucial for various aspects of life, including health, communication, business, and environmental concerns.
- Research facilitates better understanding and solutions to issues and challenges that exist in various everyday aspects of life.
- Research is a cyclical process beginning with a problem or question and ending with another, thereby creating ongoing improvements in knowledge
- Research ethics involve ethical considerations for researchers and participants; fairness, respect and privacy are essential elements of good research.
Learning Objectives of Module 1
- Appreciate the importance of research in daily life
- Explain the characteristics, processes, and ethics of research
- Differentiate quantitative and qualitative research
- Understand the kinds of research across various fields of inquiry.
Module Content Outline
- The Importance of Research in Daily Life
- Defining Research
- The Nature of Inquiry
- Differentiating Inquiry from Research
- The Importance of Research in Daily Life
- Characteristics, Processes, and Ethics of Research
- Characteristics of Research
- Steps of the Research Process
- Research Ethics
- Rights of Research Participants
- Ethical Standards in Research Writing.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- When to use Qualitative versus Quantitative Research
- Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Similarities between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Kinds of Research across Fields of Inquiry
- Identifying research in various fields of interest
- Examples in various fields
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Explore the nature and significance of research in daily life through this quiz. Learn about the systematic methods of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information to produce valid knowledge. Understand how inquiry and research differ in their approach to truth and knowledge creation.
